John Hawkins

Schools Forum Committee Member

Schools Forum - Thursday 11 June 2026 1.30 pm

Children's Select Committee Non-elected, non-voting

Children's Select Committee - Friday 5 June 2026 10.30 am

Schools Forum Committee Member

Schools Forum - Thursday, 26 March 2026 - 1.30 pm

The Wiltshire Schools Forum met on Thursday 26 March 2026 to discuss significant reforms to the schools and Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) systems, and to approve the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) budget for the 2026-27 financial year. Key decisions included the allocation of funding across the Schools, Central Schools Services, High Needs, and Early Years blocks, as well as the transfer of funds from the Schools Block to the High Needs Block.

Schools Forum Committee Member

Schools Forum - Thursday, 22 January 2026 - 1.30 pm

The Wiltshire Council Schools Forum was scheduled to discuss the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) for the 2026-27 financial year, focusing on budget setting across various blocks. Key discussions were expected to revolve around the High Needs Block, SEND transformation, and the allocation of funding for schools, central services, and early years provision.

Children's Select Committee Non-elected, non-voting

Children's Select Committee - Wednesday 21 January 2026 10.30 am

The Children's Select Committee of Wiltshire Council was scheduled to discuss a range of important topics concerning young people in the county. Key areas of focus included school attendance, support for young people not in education, employment, or training (NEET), and a review of a targeted free swimming trial aimed at improving physical activity among children from low-income families. The committee was also set to receive updates from the Department for Education (DfE) and review the council's forward work programme.